As we give a sweet goodbye to the moments and, more importantly, outfits of 2023, the dawn of 2024 beckons, offering a fresh canvas for new memories and stylish combinations to go along with them. Let’s kick off the new year with a bang, featuring some of our favorite combinations that concluded the previous year, initiated the current one, and are establishing the tone for the year ahead.
Gems, crystals, and clothing ornaments are some of this year’s leading trend predictions. Whether seen on hats or denim, this trend stems from the rhinestone era we saw a few years back. Producer and podcaster Mitch posted wearing a beanie with different sizes and color crystals, posing with his business partner and best friend, Lil Yachty, who has also been seen in the unreleased hat.
The ladies arrived with a statement this New Year’s Eve, adorned in luxurious fabrics ranging from crystals to silk and velvet, echoing the theme of a “Rich Girl Year.” Everyone’s favorite UK it-girl, Eva Apio, brought in her New Year in none other than New York City wearing a crystalized black dress paired with black tights and a classic red bottom.
Detty December is a time during the holidays when people from the diaspora return home and bring in Christmas and the New Year by letting loose and partying. This year, Topicals organized a trip to Ghana for a group of Black influencers to commemorate the launch of their latest gloss serum, “Slick Salve. “Influencers Uche and Simi’s ensembles truly stood out, featuring striking feathers and daring platform heels.
Let’s be honest; Instagram can be the best place to find your next outfit. There is nothing wrong with grabbing a little inspiration from the Internet, and these creatives brought the best style this week.